Social and cultural change in the 1960s

In 1966 Time Magazine named London the 'Swinging City', meaning it was exciting and cool. This was because of the large numbers of young people in London, and Britain, who were known as ‘Baby Boomers’. Wages had risen and 'Baby Boomers' had more disposable income to spend on things like fashion and music. New fashions such as the miniskirt and various types of bright clothing and new hairstyles became very popular. New 'rock and roll' music became popular. A band called ‘The Beatles’ became major stars during the 1960s.